rechazar
/re.t͡ʃaˈθaɾ/verb★Intermediate
general
To refuse to accept, consider, or approve something or someone.
No puedo rechazar una oferta tan generosa.
I can't reject such a generous offer.
El juez rechazó la evidencia por ser inadmisible.
The judge rejected the evidence as inadmissible.
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Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Collocations
rechazar una ofertato reject an offerrechazar una propuestato reject a proposalrechazar una solicitudto reject an application
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
rechazar a alguienphrase
to reject someone
rechazar una ideaphrase
to reject an idea
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'rechazar' when formally declining or refusing something, especially in written or professional contexts.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In informal contexts, 'rechazar' can be replaced with 'rehusar' or 'denegar' depending on the nuance.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'recusare', meaning 'to refuse' or 'to decline'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts such as legal, business, or academic settings.
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefix-chazar
to refuse
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